Deportation as a Founding Practice in Plymouth Colony
Boston reports recount how Pilgrim leaders used expulsion as a discipline tool resembling harsh deportation. Francis T. Bowles cites Governor Bradford noting John Liford and John Oldham conspired against the church and government, were convicted, expelled, and ultimately deported. Oldham later breached peace, was disciplined, muskets touched him, and he was forced toward the waterside for removal.
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Boston
Pilgrim Fathers
Francis T. Bowles
Bradford
Plymouth Colony
Admiral Bowles
John Liford
John Oldham
England
Oldham
Liford
Standish
Liford and
Mystery of Emmet Mee Deepens as He Vanishes
Emmet Mee, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Mee of 1220 Curtis Street, has been missing for three weeks. His worried parents appeal to the press for help, hoping to show him he is welcome home. He vanished after paying a Montana Power bill, with few clues and concerns he may have run away. He is described as about 5'2" to 5'4", last seen in overalls, a striped mackinaw, brown shoes, and black rubbers. he was near completing eighth grade and still in school. His parents doubt voluntary departure.
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Emmet Mee
James Mee
Curtis Street
Montana Power Company
Butte
Marovich Dies in California After Butte Life
Mark Marovich a Serb born in Boka Dalmatia died in Berkeley Cal yesterday morning. He lived in Butte 39 years before moving to California about six years ago. Survived by wife son Dan and daughter Danica. He was active in wartime campaigns among his countrymen.
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Mark Marovich
Butte
Berkeley
Cal
Dan Marovich
Marovich
Boka
Dalmatia
America
California
Mr. Marovich
Dan
Danica
Carpentier to sail for New York for boxing tour
Paris reports Georges Carpentier Europe’s heavyweight champion will sail March 15 with manager Francois Descamp, en route to Los Angeles to pursue a film contract. He may stage exhibitions in the United States and a potential Dempsey title bout could be arranged before returning home.
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International News Service
Paris
Georges Carpentier
Europe
New York
Francois Descamps
Los Angeles
United States
Jack Dempsey
Descamps
Money Talks to Mother in Waterbury Court
In Waterbury Connecticut Sarah Jacuras 18 was brought to police court by her mother who called her incorrigible. The girl wished to marry a 27 year old man in court who showed a $2500 roll. The mother withdrew opposition and the case was nolled.
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International News Service
Waterbury
Conn
Sarah Jacuras
How Lord Astor Could Lose His Title
The Saturday Review argues Lord and Lady Astor face possible loss of titles if naturalization law did not repeal the settlement clause. It notes both were born outside England and would sit in either house only if the 1870 act repealed the William III act. It warns a house of Lords ruling could strip their peerage and reintroduce American simplicity, with a new act needed for Commons seating.
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London
Lord Astor
Saturday Review
House of Lords
Lady Astor
House of Commons
Lord
Parliament
Privy Council
Paris resents ImImiril title
Paris papers mock the Rev Stanley Fisher claim that Paris is ultra immoral and funds are needed to shield American students. Le Petit Bleu retorts that Paris boasted of virtue while Americans enticed locals with gifts and leisure, blaming both sides for moral laxity and noting American troops and rear-area men as the culprits.
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Newton C. Parke
International News Service
Paris
Stanley Fisher
le Petit
Atlantic
Berlin
London
Naples
New York
America
France
Lorraine
Perdition
Atlantic Draft Dodges Alcohol Reform Stirs Debate
The author contrasts American and Atlantic attitudes toward drink and morality. Publicly sipped drinks on sidewalks are defended, while pre Prohibition Yankees favored discreet cocktails in hidden bars. A group in Paris is accused of mistaking youthful Trance for devil’s daughters, though 10,000 American students reportedly study there, challenging the view.
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Atlantic
America
Paris
Present Dances Savage
Dr. Margaret Sullivan of Jersey City condemns modern dress and dances by girls. Speaking at the Newark YWCA home department she says modern dancing kills modesty and likens dancers’ makeup to circus clowns and the dances to East African sex dances and cannibals.
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Savage
International News Service
Newark
Margaret Sullivan
Jersey City
Worcester optimist seeks licenses in bid for light wines
Champion optimist Henry Harper of Worcester plans two liquor licenses as he anticipates new laws allowing sale of light wines and beers. He states he wants to be ready to operate on the ground floor when legislation passes.
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International News Service
Worcester
Mass
Henry Harper
John Barleycorn
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Union Laboratory
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